1995 CADILLAC DEVILLE Owners Manual

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Making very sharp turns while trailering coulcl cause the trailer
to come in contact with the vehicle. Your whicle could be
damagecl. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering.
When towing a trailer? the green arrows on your instrument panel will
flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailcr are burned out. Th, you
may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It's
important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still
working.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lowcr gear bcfow VOLI start clown a long or
steep downgrade. If you don't shift down. youkight have to use your
brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade. shift down ;1nd reduce your speed to u-ound
45 mph (70 km/h) or less to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle
overheating.
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You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill.
If something goes wrong, y&r riq could start to move. People can be
injured, and
both your vel;icle and the trailer can be darnagecl.
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But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here‘s how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift into PARK (P).
2. ILiave sonleone place chocks under the trailer whecls.
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2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drivc slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Maintenance when Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer.
See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially
important
in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t
overfill), engine
oil, belt, cooling system, and brake adjustment. Each of
these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them
quickly.
If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review these sections before
you start your trip.
Check periodically
to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
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Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating
conditions such
as:
e Climbing grades steeper than 4% at ambient temperatures above
Stopping after high-speed driving.
e Idling for long periods in stop and go traffic.
90' F (32" C) with a loaded vehicle and trailer.
If the ENGINE HOT-A/C COMPRESSOR OFF message appears on the
Driver Information Center,
do no be alarmed. This is a normal function
designed
to reduce the load on the engine and cooling system. You can
continue
to drive your vehicle.
if the ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE message appears on
the Driver Information Center, pull off to the side of the road as soon as
it is safe to do so. When the vehicle is at a complete stop, shift the
transaxle selector
to PARK (P) and allow the engine to idle. Do not turn
off the engine or increase engine speed above a normal idle. After several
minutes resume driving at a reduced speed. Return to normal driving
after
10 minutes if the ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE
message
is not displayed.
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police
know WLI have a problem. Your front and rcar turn signal lamps will flash
on ani off. I
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The light on your
instrument panel will
flash indicating that the
hazard warning flashers
are on.
Press the button in to
make your front and
rear
turn signal lamps
flash on and off.
Your hazard warning flashers will work once the button is pressed in
regardless of the key position.
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JUMP STARTING
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Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your
vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Trying
to start your Cadillac by pushing or pulling it won’t work
and
it could damage your vehicle.
TO JUMP START YOUR CADILLAC:
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative
ground system.
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If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a negative ground,
both vehicles can
be damaged.
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Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be
sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.
If they are, it could cause
a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start
your Cadillac and the bad grounding could damage the electrical
systems.
Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lamps, radio or any
accessorie.s that are
in use on both vehicles. This will avoid sparks arld
help save both batteries as well as avoid damage to any of the
accessories.
Open the hoods and locate the batteries.
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5. Start by removing the red positive (+) terminal cover.
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